Gates at 80% is still an All-Pro TE. Even if his foot problems diminish his ability to run after the catch, he’ll still be able to get open in the red zone, box out defenders, pick up first downs, and take pressure off Jackson and Floyd.

However, none of that really matters unless the Chargers fix whatever it is that ails them. They’ve always started terribly, but the difference this year is that even Rivers isn’t playing well either.

]]>By: go619chargershttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317633
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:57:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317633They will play better after the bye. For some reason Norv plays down to his opponents. I’m not sure if anybody has seen the last 2 games when Rivers comes off the field a is yelling at and arguing with Norv. I am a die hard Charger fan and something small inside me wants them to miss the playoffs so they can hopefully finally fire Norv and not waste any more of Rivers, Jackson, Gates and Floyd’s prime years. After everything they are still 4-1, they didnt make their schedule did they? Go Chargers!
]]>By: mrgroovesdhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317564
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:36:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317564I’m a Bolts fan and they really need to get it together. The O Line keeps collapsing and doesn’t give Rivers much time to throw. The real test will be the next part of the schedule. Hopefully Norv gets them ready…oh wait, that’s asking too much of Norv.
]]>By: nflhofhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317555
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:29:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317555Since when are the Jets worth a crap? They are a 2 win team who has a starting QB who is having a terrible season. Chargers will out run and pass the Jets in 2 weeks and everyone will still be saying the Chargers havent beaten anyone yet.
]]>By: fringetastichttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317475
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:53:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317475So when you do your power rankings, how valuable is beating – barely for some – 4 of the worst teams in the league? #6?
]]>By: tomsd1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317339
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:42:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317339BTW: Even if Gates comes back – he ain’t the real All-Pro TE anymore. Can’t run after the catch. His foot problems may be the end of his career.
]]>By: crazysandudehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317278
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:03:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317278San Diego will win the AFC West .
]]>By: jamie54http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317239
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:44:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317239Please. With upcoming games against Jets, Bills, Bears, Packers, Lions, two vs. Oakland, they’ll be lucky to win one of those games. Just don’t believe in them. After winning 11 in a row two years ago then first round bye and then getting stiffed by the Jets at home in the playoffs, they don’t have a lot of credibility in the bank.
]]>By: doe22ushttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317216
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:24:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317216Yeah i am waiting for Rivers to wake up, dude is killing me in fantasy.. less the 3 td game to V Jax who i also have.. Lets get it going after the bye.
]]>By: Patriot42http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/gates-chargers-backs-to-be-ready-after-bye/#comment-1317194
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:07:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=159854#comment-1317194Are you saying they will play better just because they are the Chargers? Maybe this is the best they can get.
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